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Road movie is an American film genre that tells the story of heroes traveling on the road. They definitely won’t let you get bored!
As a rule, their journey is accompanied by obstacles that they must overcome. At the same time, the narrative, style, and meaning of a road movie can vary significantly.
This genre of cinema can be found both in thrillers and comedies (there are no restrictions on the genre).
We can say for sure that in the road movie you will find magnificent locations, tracks that go beyond the horizon and acquaintance with interesting characters. For some, this genre has become a favorite – still!
If it is not possible to ride with the breeze, this can be done with the help of film characters. As you know, our brain does not distinguish reality from fiction, which is why it is so easy to replace reality with virtuality and at the same time experience the effect of immersion.
In this list, we have collected absolute masterpieces of cinema – bookmark it, you will not regret it!
10 Route 60 (2001)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8 out of 10
Duration: 116 minutes.
An old, but absolutely not lost relevance film “Route 60” brilliantly staged. What is not here: comedic situations echo dramatic ones, depth, serious questions, and most importantly, there is no vulgarity, which has become boring to everyone in modern films.
In the myths of all countries there are characters who grant wishes. In America, there is also one – a certain O. J. Grant. This man is able to grant wishes like a magician! One day Neil Oliver was lucky – he met him on the way.
Neil is generally satisfied with his life, but in his dreams he began to see a stranger … He decided to find her, no matter what it cost him, and went on a trip with the eccentric Grant along the 60 highway, which is not on any map of the United States …
9. Perfect World (1993)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8 out of 10
Duration: 138 minutes.
Before you is not quite an ordinary story about an 8-year-old boy and an adult criminal. This is a parable about the imperfection of our world, about the fact that there is no absolute evil or good – everything is mixed up. The same can be said about people – a person can do a bad deed, and after 5 minutes, one for which he can be praised.
In the center of the plot of “A Perfect World” is a criminal escaping from the police with the help of a small hostage. An 8-year-old boy sees in a man the father he never had.
Contrary to all the laws of logic, sympathy, trust and even friendship arise between a boy and a man. But the main intrigue is not so much in this, but in Costner – an interesting and multifaceted character.
8. Ballad of a Soldier (1959)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8.3 out of 10
Duration: 89 minutes.
Soviet films about the Second World War are filled with super patriotism, so much so that now there is a buzzword for this – pathos. It must be admitted, no matter how it hurts the eyes of modern viewers, this is exactly how films about the war should be, otherwise they would be uninteresting.
Actions in “The Ballad of a Soldier” take place at the height of the Great Patriotic War. The young soldier Alyosha Skvortsov accomplishes a feat – he manages to knock out 2 German tanks. The commander is going to introduce him to the order, but Alyosha wants to go on vacation to be with his mother. But how to get home in such a difficult period of history?
An interesting fact: there are some inaccuracies with the story in the film, but Chukhrai did it on purpose. At the beginning of the war, soldiers could not get holidays, but without this moment there would be no film.
7. Into the Wild (2007)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 7.9 out of 10
Duration: 148 minutes.
This movie is suitable for people of all ages. It will make you rethink your life and find in it the values that are really important to you. Everyone will find themselves in the hero of the film “Into the Wild”, one day everyone has a desire to drop everything and get away from what hurts.
The plot revolves around Emory’s boyfriend, who donates $24 to charity while hitchhiking to Alaska. The young man will fight for survival in the wild and, of course, reflect on his life. Along the way, he will meet interesting people who, to one degree or another, will influence his worldview.
6. Real Boars (2007)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 6.6 out of 10
Duration: 100 minutes.
“Real Boars” is more of a male comedy, but everyone who wants to cheer themselves up will watch it. In the company of Woody, Doug, Bobby, you definitely won’t get bored! These guys know how to make the audience laugh.
Four elderly biker friends realize that their life has not turned out the way they dreamed. Something went wrong for each of the men, and there is no reason to be proud. Woody, who was considered successful by everyone, was left by his model wife, Bobby cannot find a job, and the rest of his friends are unlucky in some way. Friends get together and want to catch up…
Interesting fact: Real rare Harley Davidson motorcycles are involved in the film.
5. Bicentennial Man (1999)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8 out of 10
Duration: 126 minutes.
The film, shot in 1999, is as relevant as ever. “Bicentennial Man” is considered a masterpiece film on the subject of AI, and will be of interest to anyone interested in robotics. This film can rightly be called a classic – while watching you will experience a range of positive emotions.
At the beginning of the new millennium, people are making a breakthrough in technology. Instead of pets, people have robots. The Martin family also did not excel in this – they made themselves an unusual gift – the NDR-114 robot, and gave it the name Andrew. A robot programmed for household chores begins to experience strange feelings …
4. Until I played in the box (2007)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8.1 out of 10
Duration: 97 minutes.
First of all, “Until the Box” is notable for the fact that it is a motivating film. You don’t even need to watch speeches by speakers that encourage you to get off the sofa and get on with your life. Two old friends will motivate you much better!
Two friends in a hospital room with cancer decided to make a list of things they must do before they die. They are completely different: one of them is a car mechanic, and the other is a billionaire, but soon the same fate awaits them.
Will the friends be able to enjoy the last days of their lives and finally experience true joy from it?
3. Rain Man (1988)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8.2 out of 10
Duration: 133 minutes.
Even if you are not a road movie fan, you should still see this film at least once. Brilliant actors played in Rain Man: Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. By the way, the latter received an Oscar for his role.
Charlie, a luxury car salesman, arrives at his father’s funeral. Upon arrival, he discovers a “surprise” in the form of an autistic brother who received an inheritance from his father.
Then the selfish Charlie decides to kidnap his brother in order to force Dr. Burner, Raymond’s confidant, to dispose of his brother’s property. But something doesn’t go according to plan. Charlie discovers new sides of the soul …
2. Green Book (2018)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8.4 out of 10
Duration: 130 minutes.
Green Book is a movie based on a true story. The story touches on the time period when white Americans allowed themselves liberties in relation to blacks. Once upon a time, you could even see the inscription on the cafe: “We serve only whites,” and even street toilets for colored people stood separately.
1960s. After a New York nightclub closes, Tony looks for a new job. Just at this time, Don Shirley, a talented black musician, is looking for a driver. Going on a tour of the southern states, he hires Tony as a driver. These men seem to have nothing in common, but this trip will change their lives forever.
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Rating on KinoPoisk: 8.5 out of 10
Duration: 178 minutes.
When the film was at the peak of popularity (in 2001) and it was often shown on TV, not everyone was eager to watch it – it seemed boring to many. There are probably things to grow up to, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is one of them.
Whoever receives the ring will gain omnipotence. Events begin with a village where hobbits live. On his 111th birthday, the wizard Gandalf comes to his friend Bilbo and tells him about the ring that Bilbo found a few years ago.
Once its owner was Sauron – the ruler of Middle-earth, and, having received it, one can gain power. Sauron wants this ring back. Can this be prevented?